711.04

Subsidy Layering Review

Requirements

You must:

  • ensure the Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. :
    • obtains a subsidy layering review that meets federal laws; and
    • contacts the Housing Finance Agency or Regional HUD HUDU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development office where the Property PropertyMultifamily residential real estate securing the Mortgage Loan, including the fee simple or Leasehold interest, Improvements, and personal property (per the Uniform Commercial Code). is located to request a subsidy layering review; and
  • contact the Fannie Mae Deal Team Fannie Mae Deal TeamTeam responsible for reviewing Pre-Review Mortgage Loans, waivers, etc. if the Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. is unable to obtain the subsidy layering review.

Operating Procedures

After the subsidy layering review is complete, the applicable reviewing office will issue a certification to the Borrower BorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. stating the total amount of governmental assistance is not more than is necessary to provide affordable housing after taking into account other government assistance.  You must receive the certification before

  • Rate Lock Rate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. , or
  • obtaining a Commitment CommitmentContractual agreement between you and Fannie Mae where Fannie Mae agrees to buy a Mortgage Loan at a future date in exchange for an MBS, or at a specific price for a Cash Mortgage Loan, and you agree to Deliver that Mortgage Loan. for a tax-exempt Bond BondTax-exempt or taxable multifamily revenue bonds, or other tax-exempt or taxable bonds, issued to finance 1 or more Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan Properties. transaction.